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Cheap Flight Deals from London to Athens (LON-ATH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from London to Athens that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from London to Athens

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from London to Athens.
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Scandinavian Airlines Logo
06:40 - 19:40LHR-ATH
11h 00m1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
11:40 - 21:35ATH-LHR
11h 55m1 stop
$308Scandinavian Airlines
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Sat, 7 Jun - Sun, 15 Jun
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
09:55 - 21:20LHR-ATH
9h 25m1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
11:40 - 21:35ATH-LHR
11h 55m1 stop
$310Scandinavian Airlines
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Tue, 3 Jun - Sun, 15 Jun
Aegean Airlines Logo
22:15 - 03:50LHR-ATH
3h 35mdirect
Aegean Airlines Logo
09:15 - 11:15ATH-LHR
4h 00mdirect
$327Aegean Airlines
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Sat, 11 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
British Airways Logo
19:05 - 00:45LHR-ATH
3h 40mdirect
British Airways Logo
17:30 - 19:25ATH-LHR
3h 55mdirect
$329British Airways
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Mon, 29 Sep - Fri, 17 Oct
Air Serbia Logo
19:55 - 14:55LHR-ATH
17h 00m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
15:40 - 12:30ATH-LHR
22h 50m1 stop
$332Air Serbia
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Sat, 4 Oct - Fri, 17 Oct
Air Serbia Logo
13:30 - 03:25LHR-ATH
11h 55m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
15:40 - 12:30ATH-LHR
22h 50m1 stop
$335Air Serbia
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Sun, 28 Sep - Wed, 22 Oct
British Airways Logo
06:40 - 12:25LHR-ATH
3h 45mdirect
British Airways Logo
20:45 - 22:40ATH-LHR
3h 55mdirect
$354British Airways
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Sun, 11 May - Mon, 19 May
Aegean Airlines Logo
22:15 - 03:50LHR-ATH
3h 35mdirect
Aegean Airlines Logo
16:00 - 17:55ATH-LHR
3h 55mdirect
$357Aegean Airlines
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Mon, 5 May - Thu, 8 May
KLM Logo
17:10 - 01:20LHR-ATH
6h 10m1 stop
KLM Logo
13:40 - 19:25ATH-LHR
7h 45m1 stop
$363KLM
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Sun, 8 Jun - Thu, 12 Jun
KLM Logo
14:45 - 01:20LHR-ATH
8h 35m1 stop
KLM Logo
13:40 - 17:35ATH-LHR
5h 55m1 stop
$371KLM
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Sat, 10 May - Thu, 15 May

KAYAK's insights & trends for London to Athens flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from London to Athens to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest London to Athens flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from London to Athens.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from London to Athens cost $146 and was between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Athens (ATH). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $146.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Athens?

The average price of all round-trip flights from London to Athens clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from London to Athens, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to London, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Wednesdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Athens?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from London to Athens is January, where tickets cost $144 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $496 and $458 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London to Athens?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from London to Athens, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$113
Best time to beat the crowds (56% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (53% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from London to Athens

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from London to Athens based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from London to Athens: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from London to Athens 
SandorFlew with British AirwaysLHR-ATHMar 2025
Unless there’s very strong reason to travel on business here you can bypass Athens altogether and find much better places on Greek islands or even in Spain or Italy.
ChristineFlew with British AirwaysLHR-ATHJuly 2024
Don't select an airline that frequently cancels flights. We discovered that British Airways' flights are cancelled more often than other airlines.

FAQs for booking flights from London to Athens

  • How do I get to the centre of Athens from the Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?

    To transfer into the city from the Athens Airport you can take Metro Line 3 which departs from the airport every half an hour, the journey will take about 40 minutes. If you are looking for the cheapest option, take a train from the Airport station to Athens Central Railway Station. There are of course taxis available outside of the airport for those who wish to avoid public transport.

  • Does the Athens International Airport offer Wi-Fi?

    Yes, you can access free Wi-Fi at the Athens International Airport but in 45-minute blocks, after reaching the limit of 45 minutes it is necessary to log in again. Those who are bothered by the interruptions in the internet connections have the option of purchasing Premium Wi-Fi.

  • Is there a hotel at the Athens International Airport?

    There is a 5-star hotel located a few steps from the Main Terminal building called Sofitel Airport Hotel. You will also find some other accommodation options near the airport, such as Peri’s Hotel or Holiday Inn Athens Airport with free shuttle service.

  • Should I depart from London Heathrow Airport or London Stansted Airport?

    When having the option of choosing the origin airport take into consideration your location. Heathrow Airport is much closer to central London so getting there will be quicker and less expensive than getting to Stansted Airport. On the other hand, Stansted Airport is mostly served by low-cost airlines so you are able to save more on the flight from London to Athens and if you are transferring from the eastern side of London then picking Stansted Airport might be more beneficial.

  • What is the cheapest flight from London to Athens?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Athens was $72 for a one-way ticket and $197 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from London to Athens?

    London and Athens are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave London from London Heathrow and will be arriving at Athens Eleftherios V..

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to Athens?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London to Athens flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Athens?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between London and Athens, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from London to Athens?

    There are direct flights from London to Athens on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London to Athens?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London to Athens.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London to Athens?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Athens from London is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London to Athens?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Athens with an airline and back to London with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London to Athens?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Athens from London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London to Athens

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $123 or less one-way and $149 or less round-trip.
  • When planning a flight from London to Athens, consider flying with Aegan Airlines which have a base at Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport. You can find an affordable flight with Aegan Airlines with departures from London Heathrow Airport. If you wish to select your own seat, be allowed to take more baggage and enjoy other perks, like access to Business lounges, then purchase a Business Class ticket.
  • Those who booked their flights from London to Athens with Wizz Air and are flying from London Luton Airport, consider purchasing a pass to access the Aspire Lounge. At the lounge you will get free Wi-Fi, drinks and some snacks, comfortable seating places and SnoozePods.
  • Want to relax and wait in pleasant atmosphere at the Stansted Airport before your flight from London to Athens? Grab a seat at the Illustrious Bar and Café and enjoy a drink, the music and décor at this rock and roll-themed spot.
  • For families travelling with small kids there are some family-friendly facilities at the Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport that they can use before their flight. Kids under 8 are welcome to have fun at a play area located in the Main Terminal Building. Apart from that, parents with infants will find baby care rooms around the airport where they can comfortably feed and change their baby.
  • While at the Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport, make sure to visit the exhibitions set up in the Main Terminal Building to experience the rich culture of Greece, for example the display of aviation history or exposition of archaeological heritage of the country.
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Prefer to fly direct from London to Athens Eleftherios V.?

Find which airlines fly direct from London to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

London to Athens Eleftherios V.

Monday

Aegean Airlines, British Airways, Ryanair, +3 more

Aegean Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, British Airways, Ryanair, +3 more

Aegean Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, British Airways, Ryanair, +3 more

Aegean Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, British Airways, Jet2, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, British Airways, +5 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines, British Airways, Ryanair, +3 more

Aegean Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, British Airways, Ryanair, +3 more

Aegean Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, British Airways, Jet2, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, British Airways, +5 more

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Direct returns

Athens Eleftherios V. to London

Monday

Aegean Airlines, British Airways, Ryanair, +3 more

Aegean Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, British Airways, Ryanair, +3 more

Aegean Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, British Airways, Ryanair, +3 more

Aegean Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, British Airways, Jet2, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, British Airways, +5 more

Friday

Aegean Airlines, British Airways, Ryanair, +3 more

Aegean Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Saturday

Aegean Airlines, British Airways, Ryanair, +3 more

Aegean Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, British Airways, Jet2, +4 more

Aegean Airlines, British Airways, +5 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from London to Athens

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Athens. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from London to Athens? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
Aegean AirlinesOverall score based on 736 reviews
7.8Boarding
8.6Crew
6.9Entertainment
7.8Comfort
7.3Food
Airline reviews

A thoroughly enjoyable experience in business class, which we “won” in the airlines lottery In exchange for a relatively small deposit. The breakfast served at the beginning of this three hour flight was absolutely phenomenal. I would be tempted to fly Aegean airlines on a transatlantic flight in light of this experience.

10.0 ExcellentJeffrey, Apr 2025HER - MUC
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A thoroughly enjoyable experience in business class, which we “won” in the airlines lottery In exchange for a relatively small deposit. The breakfast served at the beginning of this three hour flight was absolutely phenomenal. I would be tempted to fly Aegean airlines on a transatlantic flight in light of this experience.

Was grateful that this flight was held for us as we were late from our prior flight.

Our connecting flight from Barcelona to Athens was late and it appeared that we would not make the connectimg flight to Telaviv. The plane ended up waiting and we made the connection. The airline redeemed itself.

Lovely experience with Aegean. The crew felt with some extremely rude customers with professionalism and poise. The flight went off without a hitch and even landed early!

When a flight has a delay of about an hour it is customary to announce the passengers

Nice business class service for shot flight. Especially when the free WiFi works

I liked bumping up to Business for less than full price. Also the option to choose your own meal online. In retrospect I would have gone with the standard meal option, but c'st la vie. Overall pretty standard flight, got good views of Greece as the sun rose. That's about it.

It was a short flight (2hours) so the tiny, tiny seats were somewhat tolerable. People with long legs had their knees up to the chair in front of them, quite uncomfortable. I was pleasantly surprised they served a small meal which was quite good. Staff were all great.

Boarding in BCN was really poorly managed. No communication from airline staff and no signs as to what groups line up where. It was just guessing. There were delays that were also not communicated so everybody was standing in line for almost an hour.

they were good. they coordinated pick up of luaggage at final destination. The had text updates on phone with gate/dep.time etc.

There was a departure delay of at least one hour. We also waited in line for 40 minutes and then in the bus for 20 minutes.

It was a short flight so food and entertainment wasn’t necessary

The flight went well, but boarding via a shirtless bus was unpleasant

My flight was supposed to leave at 8:35 and arrive at 9:35. The plane took off at 9:20 and we arrived after 10am. Horrible experience and zero organisation.

Relatively good for a LCC, free water and a biscuit, free standard seat selection at check-in. Just be wary of legroom if you're tall, and the boarding process was very disorganised with no announcements and no queue management.

Do not check bags with Sky Express! We were flying from the Milos airport to Athens. Sky Express lost our checked bags. We were on our way to a wedding in Athens.. In fact, more than half of the flight’s passengers had their bags lost / left at the terminal. This was not a large plane (~50 people), so having left that many bags at a very very small airport where there was only one other flight (from another carrier) scheduled that day, is a ridiculously large oversight. Our bags were sent on a meandering ferry to Athens the following day, to arrive at our hotel 3 days later, but it was too late to be helpful. We had to buy outfits and toiletries, etc when we arrived for the event. We are filing a claim with Sky Express for partial reimbursement.

Never heard about them before and was surprised how organized and efficient they are.

These were tickets purchased with a stolen credit card number.

Seriously, every airline needs to improve their boarding procedures. Even though Sky Express boarded the furtheredt seats from the door first, it was still disappointing that it took so long to board.

Cannot take it dur to the delayed first flight. Staff at the desk very unfriendly.

We were charged a ridiculous amount for a name spelling error on ticket which I would’ve corrected if I received pre-check info more than 1/2hr before flight. Then we were told at ticket counter that our bags were fine for boarding but then we’re charged another ridiculous amount to take in our luggage despite being told differently. Flight itself was great. Charges were unfair.

Apart from an email about re configuring passenger seating less than 24hrs before flying it was all good.

There were a lot (4 I think) of EasyJet flights leaving Agadir, we arrived two and a half ours before our flight. Very slow to get through the booking in, passport control and security!! We had booked in on line but had to Queue with others who had not to drop our bags off!,

We boarded and then sat on the tarmac for an hour….probably not E Jets fault. But the gentleman that checked us in and took our luggage was exceptionally friendly and calming for early morning/ confused passengers. As always, it’s the people that make or break an experience, right?

I was hesitant to book with a low cost airline due to previous experience but Easy Jet surpassed my expectations. I would definitely book a flight with them again! Seemless booking, upfront about baggage fees, professional, and helpful staff.

Kayak sent several notifications that the flight was late. This contradicted the information on the airport boards. This was extremely confusing and we very nearly missed the flight purely because we double checked with the info desk when the flight stays said’closed’. Kayak notifications are therefore unreliable and pointlesa

Usual issues with flight delay. Perennial problem of travel by plane.

i didnt go this was a hacker booked this flight on my debit card !

Delayed almost 2 hours sitting on plane. No updates at all from flight deck and virtually no updates from cabin crew

Long delay resulted in my being unable to catch a train home and resulted in an additional £76 cost for an Uber

Big delay on run way not much explanation why, missed a important meeting in Dublin, maybe if they did nt persist measuring everyone bag over 2 cm we would have got off on time.

ontime and super quick boarding and disembarking. I made it in 6 min from airplane through passport control to the train platformin Cologne. Amazingly quick airport.

They lost a bag and now our vacation is ruined

There plane had a technical pricken so we had to disembark, but the replacement aircraft was provided within one hour so there was not much delay.

Miserable staff did not want to be there. Very poor atmosphere boarding. Then just basic flight.

We had a delay. That made me feel anxious because I arrived out of time

We were diverted to warsaw and there was zero information. We were just forced to disembark and off we go good luck the reat of the way. We all had to go our ways to find a way home!!!! Horrible horrible and it cost us alot of money to get a hotel and trains 4:30 pm next day.

On time was excellent, not serving any water and deliberate seatings apart is deplorable.

Long delay was made worse by lack of information and long time in queue waiting for the plane to arrive

Blood contaminated tissue was stuffed to the back of the seat in front of us.

The crew at Check-in was very helpful. It’s was appreciate.

It’s a budget airline. You get what you pay for. They insisted on getting us out of the gate and into our slot on time. They got us to the destination safely. Aircraft was clean and well maintained. What more could we want

Half an hour delay. Squeezed into a small Departure Lounge with very few seats. Noisy flight with screaming unruly kids. Loud IPads and Phones. Heaven!

Were delayed in the airport for 5 hours with no explanation. Flight kept getting delayed by an hour at a time and wizz air staff were no where to be found

The flight was delayed 5 hours and I'm and invalid,I wan a refund for this

The cabin crew on that flight were super fantastic and super helpful. They were so polite and considerate that i felt i travelled with a 5star airline.

Delayed delayed delayed - always with Wizzair. Staff were friendly and well mannered but clearly the company is unorganized and the aircrafts are outdated.

It's a budget airline. Great for short flight. Smooth landing.

4 hr delay and only told less than 2hrs before. Only given water and nuts on the flight as complimentary service. Left to wait in rain before boarding.

To be honest I did not like anything. Communication to why my flight was cancelled mid air 2 and half hours into my flight. Customer service desk were not helpful with providing information or a solution on what can be done.

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